Eli5 Can you smoosh bacteria ?

Question

Say for example you press your finger hard against something, desk, laptop or phone would that pressure “smoosh” the bacteria or any other microscopic organisms?

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Answer 1

Yes.

But not with your giant Pom Pom fingers. We use high pressure to pasteurize guacamole for [example](https://www.hiperbaric.com/en/hpp-technology/hpp-applications/guacamole-and-avocado-products/)